Your garage door was engineered to last for many years, provided it receives care through tune ups preventive maintenance. An annual garage door tune up will save you time and money while protecting your investment in your home. If you are looking for Las Vegas garage door service, the experts at Sun City Garage Doors are available. This article is for those who want to do some or all of the work themselves.
Before you begin, it is important to remember that electricity is involved. Also, the door is heavy and its movement involves the use of pre-calibrated springs that can cause serious injury if not given the proper attention. Maintaining a safe environment includes your paying close attention to what you are doing and what position the garage door is in at all times.
It is very important to note that if you need to replace the cable you should call the experienced Las Vegas garage door service professionals at Sun City Garage Doors. This cable is under extremely high tension and only a garage door professional should safely remove and replace one.
Your garage door may open and close hundreds of times a year. This movement causes nuts and bolts to loosen. Unchecked, this will result in faulty operation and undue wear and tear. You should check and tighten all of the nuts and bolts that hold the garage door system together.
Preventing corrosion and lubricating moving parts will extend the life of your garage door components. Springs are susceptible to corrosion, so you should apply a generous amount of a lubricant that also cleans. Whether your door has a chain or drive screw assembly, you should use white lithium grease. This will make your door operate quieter, and the smooth movement will also contribute to prolonging the life of the components.
The weather seal, on the bottom of your door, will age and wear over time. It will become brittle and will need to be replaced. A new seal can be installed quickly using a flat pry bar to remove the old seal, and roofing nails to keep the new seal in place.
You should always remember that for Las Vegas garage door service, you do not have to go it alone. When it comes time for annual maintenance on your garage door and you find that there are items that need attention that you want to call in experts to manage, call Sun City Garage Doors.
Sun City Garage Doors
1045 American Pacific Drive Suite 150 B Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 832-2966